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Photo Gallery
Have you taken some great photos at one of Anne’s events? Please share them with Anne by emailing them to her. If she chooses to use any one of them, she’ll be happy to send you a free CD of your choice!
Celtic harp and bagpipes on stage together again! Eighth generation piper Seán Cummings and I played at our 5th annual Celtic Concert, filled with good music and lighthearted humor, on July 28, 2010. It was part of the Valhalla Summer Music Festival. We performed at the Boathouse Theatre, sitting on the shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. As you can see in the photos below, the wall behind the stage is a glass window looking out onto the Lake. A simply stunning setting for a Celtic concert!
Here I am, performing a solo against the wonderful backdrop of blue Lake Tahoe. Below, I’m joined by Seán the piper, and then another shot capturing a moment when I had a chance to listen and enjoy his playing.
And here is a cool close-up taken while I was playing:
Prior to the concert, local Tahoe comedian Howie Nave invited Seán and I onto his radio show, “Howie’s Morning Rush” on KRLT fm. We had a blast, and these photos prove it. Thank you, Howie! (Go to the TV, Radio & Video page, scroll down to the radio clips, and listen in on the show)
Here’s a sweet picture of Seán the piper, Howie, and I in the radio studio.
And in this shot, I’m smiling in a rather shocked way at Howie’s very first attempt at the Celtic harp...
May is a perfect time for tea parties! I performed at Dr. June Scofield’s tea party at Sweetie Pie’s Restaurant in Placerville, California, on May 13th. Guests were encouraged to wear big Victorian-style hats, and you can see the hat I chose for the occasion below. We played a round of “Name that Tune”, where I performed songs from Broadway and the movies for everyone to guess their titles. Dr. June knows how to throw a great party!
Some of my earliest performance experiences were at the nation’s first Renaissance Pleasure Faire held in Agoura, California. Since then, I caught the performance bug and was hooked on playing at Ren faires throughout California with my trusty harp.
My latest performances were at the Cain’s Crossing Renaissance Faire in Auburn, California on Mother’s Day. Fairgoers and performers alike dress in Renaissance period clothing and celebrate the heraldry of 1500s England. Visitors mingled with royalty, cheered for dueling sword fighters, bartered with merchants, indulged in wonderful foods, and of course, experienced my silly brand of humor coupled with historical Renaissance period harp music.
Here are a few photos from Mother’s Day at Ren faire. First, a close-up of me playing on stage:
This photo answers the question: How do you hug a man on stilts? Answer: Very carefully so that he doesn’t topple over.
And this is by far, my favorite moment of the entire faire. Yes, I actually played in the rain with the help of two good Samaritans. That’s me on the stage with Katy on the left and Wanda on the right. (Hmmm. What was on Wanda’s mind while she was holding that umbrella?)
This final photo shows me with a few of my faire friends. That’s me, bottom left, sitting next to Sandy (who has performed as good Queen Bess in past faires). Bob is standing on the left, with Eric the pirate, on the right. My roadie, Marni, stands in the middle, looking like she's having a grand time. Thanks, Marni, for taking the great pictures above and helping me out in the rain at Ren Faire!
The beautiful photos below are from my February, 2010 photo shoot with the talented photographer, Ciprian. These were all taken inside Antoci’s at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club in Genoa, Nevada. More of these photos will appear inside the liner notes and packaging for my upcoming CD releases.
Below, I'm performing at the Edgewood Country Club on the shore of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, at Debra and Joel's wedding March 20, 2010. Thank you, Courtney Wilson Photography, for these two lovely photos!
Here is an unusual angle taken from behind me, so that you can see the guests in attendance.
I participated at the Gold Country Bridal Fair February 21, 2010. It was held in the Sequoia, an historic California Gold Rush period mansion turned into a beautiful restaurant. I played for brides upstairs, in Molly's Parlor. Here are a few photos from the event:
Here's a silly pose with host Cody Stark of the Good Day Sacramento TV show. I played there on the morning of February 14, 2010. View a clip from that show on their website. And here is another short clip from that show, too. Learn how I got started playing the harp, check out Cody's holiday interview of me. Visit the video page of this website for many more videos.
I performed at the Premier Wedding Show at Sacramento's Arden Hills Country Club on January 3, 2010. I was stationed in a booth inside a large banquet room. Here I am, playing for visitors to my booth:
Harp music isn't just for weddings! I was invited to play for Edie's 70th birthday party on January 16, 2010 at Hop Sing Palace restaurant in Folsom, California. Her husband, Chuck, asked me to play tunes for a game of “name that tune”, and he gave away prizes to the winners! Great fun! Here I am with the birthday girl, Edie:
And taking a break while performing at the party:
Every month, art galleries in the Sacramento metro area stay open late and invite the public to the Second Saturday Art Walk. I performed a holiday concert at Sunlight of the Spirit Book and Gift Store during this monthly traditional event on December 12, 2009. A special thank-you to my good friend, Russ Gartz for taking these photos:
Holiday season performances kicked off right after Thanksgiving, with my performance November 28, 2009 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at Arden Fair in Sacramento. I played a holiday concert while shoppers took a break from Christmas shopping.
The two lovely wedding photos below were taken by Angelene Hall of Hall Creations Photography. Thank you Angelene!
All bundled up and playing in cccccold temperatures, this photo of Anne was taken on October 6, 2009 outside Gatekeeper's Museum, at William B. Layton Park in Tahoe City, California:
Here's Anne on a warmer day, taking a break from playing on August 15, 2009 at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Lake Tahoe, California:
The next two photos were taken at The Edgewood Country Club, at Lake Tahoe, Nevada, from Anita and Brad's October 4, 2009 wedding. There was a snow shower that day, so the entire wedding went inside. Photos courtesy of Peter Walker Photography.
Here is an interesting perspective--This is Anne's viewpoint of the harp as she plays! The photo below was generously provided by Courtney Wilson Photography.
July 5th, 2009, I performed a special concert at the Mendocino Art Center, located 150 miles north of San Francisco in the quiet coastal village of Mendocino. This performance was part of the gallery’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, and what better way to celebrate than to play harp on July 4th weekend! Below are a couple of my favorite photos from the event:
Here are two stills from my upcoming video, shot by Phill Sheffield of Sheffield Multimedia on June 25, 2009. Footage was recorded at Harvey’s Cabaret inside Harvey's Resort Hotel and Casino at Lake Tahoe. What will I be playing in the video? It’s a surprise! Video will be posted on YouTube soon....
A few photographers were kind enough to share some photos of me from weddings here at Lake Tahoe. Enjoy!
From Samantha and Billy’s wedding on a blustery June 1st day, here I am playing inside the wedding tent at Zephyr Cove Resort, Lake Tahoe. Ciprian Photography generously provided the two lovely photos below.
Yes, my hair is a bit mussed in this next photo, but I did mention it was a blustery day...
With gorgeous Lake Tahoe as background, Don Adams took this photo at Megan and Eric's wedding at the Sail In Motel on June 20, 2009:
St. Patrick’s Day fun! For the past 20-odd years, Anne has performed for Peggy and Steve’s popular St. Patrick’s Day party. They decorate their home with every bit of St. Patrick’s Day kitsch and then invite their friends, neighbors, and family to feast on a complete St. Patrick’s Day meal, including the traditional corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes. The menu features Peggy’s perfectly baked Irish soda bread and her fabulous baked brie (in the shape of a shamrock). J.J.’s homemade beers are also a mainstay of this yearly shebang (Steve made his own brew, too).
Here’s a sample of this year’s party happenings:
Anne with hosts Peggy and Steve:
Sheri of Dita Photography sent me this lovely photo to post here. It was taken at a wedding performance at The Chateau at Incline Village September 14, 2008. Thank you, Sheri!
I visited Minden Elementary School in Minden, Nevada and gave a presentation to 4th through 6th grade students. My lesson plan included an introduction to the Celtic harp in Renaissance England and Ireland, along with a full discussion of the culture and music from that period. Here are a few photos from the January 22nd presentation:
These are two photos taken at a December 22, 2008 wedding at Lakefront Wedding Chapel in South Lake Tahoe, California.
These two photos were taken in my hometown in Lake Tahoe: one under the pines and the other playing in her home studio. (Photography by Jonah M. Kessel)
At Kristi Harrison’s Fall Equinox Renaissance theme wedding at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno, Nevada, everyone was dressed in period costumes, including me:
At Lake Tahoe, nestled in the high Sierra mountain range between California and Nevada, summer is wedding season. Here is a classic pose taken at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Club (photographer—Frederick Green).
And here is another summer photo taken at a wedding at beautiful Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe. (Photographer—Jeff Lamppert)
I recorded her upcoming solo CD projects September 10-12, 2007 at Paul Stubblebine’s Studio in downtown San Francisco. Below are some photos from the sessions.
Here I am, performing while surrounded by microphones (photo taken by Marina Ledin):
The crew consults with each other while examining the music score. From left to right: Victor and Marina Ledin, my producers, and Paul Stubblebine, engineer:
Everyone’s thumbs went up, simultaneously, when I played a perfect take! This was my view from inside the studio, looking through the glass at the crew in the control room (from left to right, Victor, Marina, Chris (Paul’s assistant engineer), and Paul):
Rockin' at the Hard Rock Café Lake Tahoe, inside Harvey’s Casino, at Stateline, Nevada, on September 13, 2007:
Some fun stills captured from my YouTube video, filmed by Phill Sheffield from Sheffield Multimedia, July, 2007.
A couple of photos performing during the silent auction at the Recording Academy Honors at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, April 29, 2007:
On tour in Ireland in March of 2007, I played “Carrickfergus” at the Renvyle House Hotel, Connemara, County Galway:
Christmas Eve, 2006, I performed at Sealed with a Kiss, an elegant shop specializing in lingerie, evening wear, wedding accessories, and unique gifts. The shop is located at Heavenly Village:
Russ Gartz, using a vintage camera, took these two lovely photos at East West Bookshop concerts in Sacramento. The color photo was taken on February 7, 2006, and the black and white photo is from the June 6, 2006 concert:
Taking a break while recording “A Light in the Forest” at Skywalker Sound in Marin County, California, September 2005. From left to right: Michael Frost (violist), Dorothy A. Hawkinson (filler), Chris Caswell (percussionist), me, Char Berta (flutist), and Alan Fuller (guitarist):
At the Cozmic Café on August 19, 2005, my recording engineer for all the Celtic Club recordings, John La Grou, brought his guitar on stage and sat in on a set:
Below are photos taken from my CD release party for “Mermaids & Mariners”, September 21, 2004, at the Edgewood Golf Club, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Photos taken by Frederick Green. Here, from left to right, are Michael Frost on viola, Dorothy A. Hawkinson on fiddle, me on the Celtic harp, and Alan Fuller on guitar:
And here’s an artsy shot looking at me through the strings as I play at the Edgewood:
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